KOTA KINABALU: An effective flood mitigation plan should be put in place to overcome perennial flooding in the northern Kota Marudu district.

Describing Kota Marudu as one of Sabah’s wettest districts, Kota Marudu MP Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said that major expenditure was needed to overcome the flooding through a flood mitigation plan.

KOTA MARUDU: Kampung Minansad villagers’ three-year itch for power supply will end soon.

The delayed power connection due to a dispute between the state utility company Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB), Sawit Kinabalu Sdn Bhd and villagers, was resolved yesterday at a meeting chaired by Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili, here.

KOTA MARUDU: A substantial allocation is needed for Kota Marudu, which is among the wettest districts in the state to overcome frequent floodings, says Minister of Energy, Water and Green Technology Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili.

KUALA LUMPUR: MALAYSIA is well on its way to reach the 50 per cent renewable energy (RE) target by 2050, with current levels at 21.67 per cent (7,271 megawatt).

Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Johnity Ongkili said while current efforts included hydro power, solar energy, biomass and biogas, the ministry was also looking into tapping wind, geothermal and wave power potential.